Swiss sword
Mar 29, 2021 7:40:43 GMT
Post by armond on Mar 29, 2021 7:40:43 GMT
Well I was finally able to get one of the several dealers in Canada to sell one of the Swiss Sabres, that are for sale in at least three differant Canadian military surplus and firearms websites, to America. I enquired on two of the sites if they would sell to a buyer in America to which they decided that they wouldn't. Finally a very pleasant gentleman at InterSurplus' contacted me saying he would be interested in selling to an American buyer. So I took it. Thumbs up to this gentleman who a pleasure to do business with.
That being said, I recieved the Sabre about two weeks ago and it is outstanding. However, it was listed as a 1867/89 officers Sabre but I suspect that it is actually an 1899 model, perhaps someone here can clarify.
The Sabre itself is very good condition which very little discoloring on the blade. Unfortunately the leather ring attached to the guard had rotted away but I would guess that isn't at all unusual given he age. The blade itself is strait and doubled fullered ( as opposed to the pipe back blade that I thought was the normal blade on a '67?), is sharpened and is quite stiff. The sword is very light, unfortunately I dont have a scale for such a thing. I can say it is noticeably lighter than either my 1897 British infantry officers and my 1845 French infantry officers. The POB is out more than i would expect on a light sword like this ( about 14cm). However, the balance being so far out actually gives it more authority in the swing and actally feels 'right' for this light sword. I prefer the feel of this sword to either of the two swords I mentioned above. As I stated the blade is quite stiff, not 'whippy' in any way. This is the favorite in my small collection ( which also include a German artillery sword, 'blucher' type, or my German 'lion headed' officers sabre). A really nice sword.
I am not sure on all the markings on the blade. I know the Roman numeral II reference the length of the blade, a medium length at 81.5CM. The other 4 digit number I am not sure. A serial number? There are a couple of marking under the 4 four digits that I haven't a clue as to whether they are numbers or letters. Under that is the swiss cross ( also on the scabbard). On the opposite side is the stamp of the maker. The mouth of the scabbard has the number 11 on it.
Overall it is a great Sabre. (Sorry for any duplicate pics. I put this up from my phone)
81.5cm length
24mm width at base
20mm width at 30cm
18mm width at 60cm
16mm width at 75cm
5mm back of blade at base
4mm at 30cm
2mm at 60cm
1mm near tip
That being said, I recieved the Sabre about two weeks ago and it is outstanding. However, it was listed as a 1867/89 officers Sabre but I suspect that it is actually an 1899 model, perhaps someone here can clarify.
The Sabre itself is very good condition which very little discoloring on the blade. Unfortunately the leather ring attached to the guard had rotted away but I would guess that isn't at all unusual given he age. The blade itself is strait and doubled fullered ( as opposed to the pipe back blade that I thought was the normal blade on a '67?), is sharpened and is quite stiff. The sword is very light, unfortunately I dont have a scale for such a thing. I can say it is noticeably lighter than either my 1897 British infantry officers and my 1845 French infantry officers. The POB is out more than i would expect on a light sword like this ( about 14cm). However, the balance being so far out actually gives it more authority in the swing and actally feels 'right' for this light sword. I prefer the feel of this sword to either of the two swords I mentioned above. As I stated the blade is quite stiff, not 'whippy' in any way. This is the favorite in my small collection ( which also include a German artillery sword, 'blucher' type, or my German 'lion headed' officers sabre). A really nice sword.
I am not sure on all the markings on the blade. I know the Roman numeral II reference the length of the blade, a medium length at 81.5CM. The other 4 digit number I am not sure. A serial number? There are a couple of marking under the 4 four digits that I haven't a clue as to whether they are numbers or letters. Under that is the swiss cross ( also on the scabbard). On the opposite side is the stamp of the maker. The mouth of the scabbard has the number 11 on it.
Overall it is a great Sabre. (Sorry for any duplicate pics. I put this up from my phone)
81.5cm length
24mm width at base
20mm width at 30cm
18mm width at 60cm
16mm width at 75cm
5mm back of blade at base
4mm at 30cm
2mm at 60cm
1mm near tip